Script Timer - Words to Time Calculator

Convert the length of your script to the time it will take to read it

How long for a professional to read your script? Performances vary, but this handy converter will get you in the ballpark. You can even adjust it for reading speed. So stop guessing! Give accurate
estimates and invoices to your customers!

Select one of the following, and then scroll down:

I know the number of words in my script... ...We'll estimate how long the finished audio will be.

I want to paste in my script... ...We'll count the words, and estimate how long the finished audio will be.

I know the average words per line, number of lines, and pages... ...We'll calculate the word count, and estimate how long the finished audio will be.

Enter the number of words in your script, and then hit submit below:

Paste your script in this box, and then hit submit below:

Enter the number of pages of your script, and then hit submit below:

Enter the average number of lines per page:

Enter the average number of words per line, and then hit submit below:

You can find your answer below!

PLEASE USE THE CHART BELOW ONLY AS A GUIDE – Rates vary greatly, due to context, vocal delivery, audience, etc. THIS CHART IS BASED ON: 12-point Arial (Helvetica), double-spaced, margin-to-margin.

Average Reading Speeds

If you read 1 word per second, then you will read:

30 words per half-minute

60 words per minute

3,600 words per hour

13 seconds per line (assuming 13 words per line)

273 seconds per page (assuming 13 words per line and 21 lines per page)

If you read 2 words per second, then you will read:

60 words per half-minute

120 words per minute

7,200 words per hour

6.5 seconds per line (assuming 13 words per line)

136 seconds per page (assuming 13 words per line and 21 lines per page)

If you read 3 words per second, then you will read:

90 words per half-minute

180 words per minute

10,800 words per hour

4 seconds per line (assuming 13 words per line)

91 seconds per page (assuming 13 words per line and 21 lines per page)

If you read 4 words per second, then you will read:

120 words per half-minute

240 words per minute

14,400 words per hour

3.2 seconds per line (assuming 13 words per line)

68 seconds per page (assuming 13 words per line and 21 lines per page)

If you read 5 words per second, then you will read:

150 words per half-minute

300 words per minute

18,000 words per hour

2.6 seconds per line (assuming 13 words per line)

54 seconds per page (assuming 13 words per line and 21 lines per page)